Could scanning your fingerprint every time you go to make a contactless payment finally be the convenience and security combo that we've all been waiting for? Right now, contactless payment technology continues to grow in popularity for the sliver of time that it...

'Get rich quick' schemes are usually the preserve of wily TV chancers and big-screen con men, but that hasn't stopped Instagram users from losing on average almost £9,000 each in these types of scams. Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud reporting centre, has stated...

Congratulations! Getting a pay rise is an exciting moment, no matter what stage of career you're in. But, while it's tempting to go out, celebrate, and spend it all, there are a few things you'll want to do to make sure you're really making the most of all that lovely...

Getting a mortgage can often reduce monthly outgoings significantly when compared with paying monthly rent on a similar property. And unlike rent, the money you're paying is actually helping you to acquire a valuable asset. It's no wonder that climbing the housing...

Tired of your traditional high street bank? It could be time to sign up to one of Britain's challenger banks. There are plenty of them about, with more likely on their way, with some of the more famous including Monzo, Starling, and Metro. There are many advantages...

Unleash the party poppers and raise a toast: the new year is almost upon us! But if you're using the last few weeks of December decadence as an excuse for putting off some good financial habits then, well, you might be missing a trick. Picking up a few healthy...

You've probably heard the phrase Make Do and Mend, an old-fashioned phrase that urged British citizens to help the country save money by trying to make the best of the things that they already had. It was designed to inspire a feeling of frugality – the idea that we...

This could be great news for people who are already overpaying for their energy costs – but does it mean that you'll automatically save? It all comes down to the size of your household and the energy use in your home… and you could still save more by switching to a...